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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, September 10^th, 2007 (distributed previously);

(2)

the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Monday, September 17^th, 2007 (distributed previously); and

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to receive for information, the GVRD “Boards in Brief” dated July 20^th and July 27^th, 2007.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

2.

Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items.

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.

(PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR LEGAL REASONS, DELEGATIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON ZONING OR OCP AMENDMENT BYLAWS WHICH ARE TO BE ADOPTED; OR ON DEVELOPMENT PERMITS/DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMITS - ITEM NO. 17.)

4.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

CONSENT AGENDA

(PLEASE NOTE THAT ITEMS APPEARING ON THE CONSENT AGENDA WHICH PRESENT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.)

CONSENT AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

·   

Receipt of Committee minutes.

·   

Appointment of Bylaw Enforcement Officer – Shih Yu Arthur Hsu

·   

Hollybridge Canal Bridge Improvements – Public Art

·   

Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on Monday, October 15^th, 2007):

·         

6211 Blundell Road – Rezone from R1/E to R1-0.6 (Si Peng Mai – applicant).

·         

3800 Cessna Drive – Rezone from AIR to CD/193 (MKT Development Group Inc.  – applicant).

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10180 Cambie Road – Rezone from R1/F to CD/61 (Pavan Development Ltd.  – applicant).

·         

3411/3431 Moresby Drive – Rezone from R1/E to R1/B (Raman Kooner – applicant).

·         

9331 No. 3 Road – Rezone from R5 to CD/192 (9331 No. 3 Road Investments Ltd.  – applicant).

·   

Designation of a Study Area Pursuant to Section 702 of the Zoning and Development Bylaw 5300 located in Sections 21-4-7 & 22-4-7

·   

River Road Referral – Proposed Action Plan

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Great Canadian Casino Located at 8811 River Road -- Application to Relocate the Dock Marlin Pub Liquor Primary Licence

·   

Inspection and Cleaning of the Metro Vancouver Gilbert Road Trunk Sewer

·   

TransLink 2008 Capital Program Cost-Sharing Submissions - Major Road Network, Bicycle Infrastructure and Transit-Related Road Infrastructure

·   

Traffic Bylaw Amendment – Repeal of Provision For Reverse Turns at Selected Intersections on No. 3 Road

5.

Motion to adopt items 6 through 15 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, September 17^th, 2007;

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(2)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, September 18^th, 2007; and

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(3)

the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, September 18^th, 2007,

be received for information.

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7.

APPOINTMENT OF BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER – SHIH YU ARTHUR HSU

(Report:  Aug. 15/07, File No.:  01-0172-03) (REDMS No. 2266562, 2266515)

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Shih Yu Arthur Hsu be appointed as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer in accordance with section 36 of the Police Act, and confirm that such appointment is for the term of his employment as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer with the City.

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8.

HOLLYBRIDGE CANAL BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS – PUBLIC ART

(Report:  Sept. 10/07, File No.:  10-6340-20-P.05208/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2277472)

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the transfer of $40,500 from the Public Art Program (2003) and $55,066 from the Public Art Program (2006) to the Hollybridge Canal Bridge Art project, be approved.

9.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

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(A)

SI PENG MAI

(RZ 07-362664 - Report:  August 28, 2007, File No.:  12-8060-20-8211) (REDMS No. 2257191)

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(B)

MKT DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC.

(RZ 06-355463 - Report:  September 4, 2007, File No.:  12-8060-20-8280) (REDMS No. 2274841)

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(C)

PAVAN DEVELOPMENT LTD.

(RZ 07-380226 - Report:  August 21, 2007, File No.:  12-8060-20-8295) (REDMS No. 2270383)

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(D)

RAMAN KOONER

(RZ 07-374318 - Report:  August 23, 2007, File No.:  12-8060-20-8296) (REDMS No. 2270944)

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(E)

9331 NO. 3 ROAD INVESTMENTS LTD.

(RZ 07-374060 - Report:  August 24, 2007, File No.:  12-8060-20-8297) (REDMS No. 2271758)

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the following bylaws each be introduced and given first reading:

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(1)

Bylaw No. 8211, for the rezoning of 6211 Blundell Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”;

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(2)

Bylaw No. 8280 to create “Comprehensive Development District (CD/193)” and to rezone 3800 Cessna Drive from “Airport District (AIR)" to "Comprehensive Development District (CD/193)”;

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(3)

Bylaw No. 8295, for the rezoning of 10180 Cambie Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/61)”;

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(4)

Bylaw No. 8296, for the rezoning of 3411/3431 Moresby Drive from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)”; and

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(5)

Bylaw No. 8297, to create “Comprehensive Development District (CD/192)” and for the rezoning of 9331 No. 3 Road from “Two-Family District (R5)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/192)”.

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10.

DESIGNATION OF A STUDY AREA PURSUANT TO SECTION 702 OF THE ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT BYLAW 5300 LOCATED IN SECTIONS 21-4-7 & 22-4-7

(RZ 07-360193 Sections 21-4-7 & 22-4-7 - Report:  August 22, 2007, File No.:  xr: 08-4430-00) (REDMS No. 2227929)

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That authorization be given for staff to examine the establishment of a single-family lot size policy for the area located between Blundell Road, No. 1 Road, Francis Road, and West Dyke Trail in Sections 21-4-7 & 22-4-7 (as illustrated on the attached map entitled "Attachment 1").

(2)

That staff conduct a public process with property owners and occupants within the study area, and that the findings be reported to Council through the Planning Committee.

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11.

RIVER ROAD REFERRAL – PROPOSED ACTION PLAN

(Report:  August 28, 2007, File No.:  08-4040-01) (REDMS No. 2273276)

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That (as per the report dated August 28, 2007 from the Acting Director of Development and the Manager, Policy Planning) regarding the River Road Referral – Proposed Action Plan,) the Interim and Long-Term Action Plans be approved for consultation purposes.

(2)

That staff undertake consultation with applicants and residents along impacted portions of River Road regarding the Interim and Long-Term Action Plan and report back on the results.

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12.

GREAT CANADIAN CASINO LOCATED AT 8811 RIVER ROAD -- APPLICATION TO RELOCATE THE DOCK MARLIN PUB LIQUOR PRIMARY LICENCE

(Report:  September 10, 2007, File No.: 12-8275-30-008 ) (REDMS No. 2277589)

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the application before the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch for the relocation of the Liquor Primary licence, be supported, and that a letter supporting the relocation be forwarded to the Liquor Control & Licensing Branch.

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13.

TRANSLINK 2008 CAPITAL PROGRAM COST-SHARING SUBMISSIONS - MAJOR ROAD NETWORK, BICYCLE INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSIT-RELATED ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE

(Report:  Sept. 5/07, File No.:  01-0154-04/2007 – Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2264926)

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the submission of:

(a)

various road and traffic signal improvement projects for cost-sharing as part of the TransLink 2008 Major Road Network (MRN) Minor Capital Program,

(b)

various bicycle facility improvements for cost-sharing as part of the TransLink 2008 Bicycle Infrastructure Capital Cost-Sharing Program, and

(c)

various transit facility improvements for cost-sharing as part of the TransLink 2008 Transit-Related Road Infrastructure Program,

(as described in the report dated September 5^th, 2007, from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed.

(2)

That the designation of Charles Street (No. 3 Road to Great Canadian Way) as a planned cycling route be added to the City’s On-Street Cycling Network Plan to support the above bicycle facility improvement submission.

(3)

That, should the above submissions be successful, the General Manager, Planning & Development, or his delegate, be authorized to execute the funding agreements.

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14.

INSPECTION AND CLEANING OF THE METRO VANCOUVER GILBERT ROAD TRUNK SEWER

(Report:  July 4/07, File No.:  10-6400-01/2007-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2252220, 2083733)

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That a letter be written to Metro Vancouver recommending that they complete their Gilbert Road Trunk Sewer Main inspection and cleaning program by the end of 2011.

(2)

That the funding for an annual increase of $500,000 to the Metro Vancouver operating expense budget from 2008 to 2011 (total $2 million) to complete the Gilbert Road Trunk Sewer Main inspection and cleaning program by year 2011, be taken from the Sewer Rate Stabilization account.

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15.

TRAFFIC BYLAW AMENDMENT – REPEAL OF PROVISION FOR REVERSE TURNS AT SELECTED INTERSECTIONS ON NO. 3 ROAD

(Report:  Aug. 28/07, File No.:  12-8060-20-8298) (REDMS No. 2260844)

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw 8298, which amends Traffic Bylaw 5870 by deleting Section 43 and therefore disallowing reverse turns (U-turns) at six intersections on No. 3 Road, (as described in the report dated August 28^th, 2007 from the Director of Transportation), be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

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16.

BUSINESS LICENCING OF CLASS A AND CLASS N TAXICABS IN RICHMOND – FOLLOW-UP REPORT

(Report:  Sept. 4/07, File No.:  12-8275-02) (REDMS No. 2070436)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION  (Cllrs. Barnes, E. Halsey-Brandt and Steves opposed to Part (1))

(1)

That Recommendation No. 3, “That staff bring forth amendments to the Business Licence Bylaw 7360 to eliminate the maximum number of vehicle licences that can be issued for Class A and Class N taxicabs”, be referred to staff for the preparation of a report which would:

(a)

include information on the need, if any, for additional Class A and Class N taxi cabs in the City both now and for the future, and whether this need could be addressed within the City’s existing taxi companies or were additional companies required;

(b)

include mechanisms to ensure that the needs of the disabled community were being addressed and included in a bylaw, with appropriate fines or licence removal for those companies which did not comply with the City’s standards; and

(c)

provide a legal opinion on whether or not the City has the authority to deny business licences for taxi cab companies once approval had been given by the Provincial Transportation Board for the issuance of taxi licences for companies wanting to operate in Richmond.

(2)

That staff bring forth amendments to Vehicle for Hire Bylaw 6900 to:

(a)

add a Standard of Service section for all Class A and Class N taxicabs, including a provision that Class N taxicabs must give priority of service to people with disabilities;

(b)

require that all taxicabs display an enhanced tariff decal that includes information regarding the process for customers to register comments about the service they receive;

(c)

require that all taxicab drivers must complete a suitable disability awareness training course offered by the Justice Institute of BC and approved by Council;

(d)

strengthen provisions that Class N taxicabs must have adequate equipment for transporting people with mobility aids with such equipment to be maintained in proper working order; and

(e)

add a Chauffeur Permit requirement section that specifically addresses application and appeal procedures.

(3)

That staff bring forward a report to add specific fines for violations made under the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw 6900.

(4)

That a letter be sent to the Passenger Transportation Board requesting that any future taxi licences issued for Richmond-based taxicab operators provide for an increase in the number of accessible taxis available to serve Richmond.

(5)

That the City request Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement to jointly participate with City staff and Richmond RCMP in annual vehicle inspections of Richmond taxi operators with this inspection to coincide with one of the City’s semi-annual inspections.

(6)

That the curriculum of the disability awareness and sensitivity training course offered by the Disability Resource Centre be forwarded to the Justice Institute of BC for its consideration in the development of a new disability awareness course for taxicab drivers.

(7)

That a copy of this report be forwarded to the Passenger Transportation Board for information.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

MUNICIPAL REPRESENTATION ON NEW AMALGAMATED PORT AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

(1)

That the Transition Committee formed by the Vancouver Port Authority, Fraser River Port Authority and North Fraser Port Authority be advised that the City does not support the elimination of any of the existing three (3) seats for municipal representatives that should be retained on the new amalgamated port authority board.

(2)

That a letter be sent to the Minister of Transport Canada requesting that the Canada Marine Act be amended to allow representation by three (3) municipal appointees on the new amalgamated port authority board.

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8224
(10391 Williams Road, RZ 07-361386)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8230

(13951 Bridgeport Road, RZ 06-354537)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8260

(11500 Williams Road, RZ 07-368080)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Tree Protection Bylaw No. 8057, Amendment Bylaw No. 8263

Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 8288

Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

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RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on September 12, 2007, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on July 11th, 2007 and on July 25, 2007, be received for information.

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of Development Permits for properties at:

(a)

10851 Shellbridge Way (DP 06-355443); and

(b)

6131 No. 5 Road (DP 07-369495)

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

ADJOURNMENT